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Sunday, March 19, 2:00pm Bill will discuss the opera Andrea Chénier with Luciano Pavarotti. This story based on the true life story of French patriot and poet, Andrea Chénier is inspiring both in music and libretto.
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60’s BAND: THE ROCKINGHAMSSunday, March 26, 2:00pm The legacy of 60’s pop music lives on with The Rockinghams. Enjoy some hits, near misses, and forgotten gems with this five-piece cover band.
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DOWNLOAD OUR APP! Take your library with you anywhere! Visit to download now! Available for iOS, Android and Amazon devices.
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hooplaInstantly borrow free digital movies, music, books and more, 24/7 with your library card!
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An easy way to browse, borrow and read popular eBooks at home or on the go!
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Enjoy your favorite magazines digitally!
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FREEGALDownload 5 songs weekly and stream 3 hours of music daily with your library card!
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lynda.comOffers online courses and instructional videos. Courses cover a variety of topics (including business, design and web development) and software (such as Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Suite) that can help you pursur personal and professional goals.
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ABMS DIRECTORYQuick and easy access to professional information about more than 900,000 board certified physicians in 50+ specialties and 100+ subspecialties from the 24 member boards of the American Board of Medical Specialities.
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Access eBooks, audiobooks and videos on your home computer or device.
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A meeting regarding budget information and a meet the candidate forum will be held on Thursday, March 16, 2017 at 7:30pm at the Library. The annual budget vote and trustee election will take place on Tuesday, April 4, 2017 from 10am - 9pm. Additional information is available on our website.
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Our Spring 2017 newsletter is ready for you to view! Hauppauge Library cardholders may register for spring programs in person, online or by phone beginning Saturday, March 4 at 9:30am. Out-of-district patrons may be placed on a waitlist starting Monday, March 13.
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This year's Long Island Reads selection is Dead Wake by Erik Larson. Read Larson's fascinating chronicle of the 1915 sinking of the Lusitania, as he recounts the factors that led to the tragedy which impacted the United States' entry into World War I. Join Helen for a lively book discussion on Thursday, April 6 at 7:00pm. Copies are available at the Circulation Desk.
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All amateur photographers are invited to submit up to 5 photos for our juried photography contest. Entry forms and guidelines are available at the library. Submissions are due by 5:00 PM on Saturday, April 15. Winners will be announced at the contest gala on Sunday, May 7 at 6:30PM. Participants and their families are invited to attend. All photo entries will be displayed in the library after the gala.
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Mondays, March 6 through April 17 at 10:00 am, 11:00 am, 12:00 pm or 1:00 pm Saturdays, March 4 through April 15 at 12:00pm, 1:00pm, 2:00pm or 3:00pm AARP tax aides provide free income tax assistance for senior citizens and low income patrons. Bring a photo ID, social security card or 1099-SSA tax document (for each person on tax return), and a copy of your 2015 taxes to your appointment. It is imperative that taxpayers bring their 2015 tax returns with them (Federal & NYS) along with their 2016 documents, since a new software program for tax preparation will be used by the tax preparers this year and they do not have previous tax information. Come in or call the library to register.
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BATTLE OF LONG ISLAND (BROOKLYN) Wednesday, March 15, 7:00pm Using historic maps of New York City and Brooklyn, as well as the use of music and video, retired history teacher, Kenneth Schwartz, explains the wartime invasion of Brooklyn and the Battle of Long Island in August 1776.
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Thursday, March 23, 2:00pm Don’t get scammed! Learn how to recognize a scam, who is at risk, and how to protect yourself with this program from the Office of Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman.
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Fridays, March 17, April 21 and May 19, 6:30pm Dungeons & Dragons is the classic role-playing game of sorcery and adventure. New and experienced players are invited to join Harry on an exciting adventure. The game will be played OSR style.
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MOVIE: THE LAST VOYAGE OF THE LUSITANIAThursday, March 30, 7:00pm View this National Geographic documentary which relates to the Long Island Reads book selection, Dead Wake by Erik Larson. Explorer and scientist Dr. Robert Ballard relives one of the century's most mysterious maritime tragedies in a two person submarine.
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Friday, March 10, 7:00- 8:30pm Join us for video games, air hockey, fun activities and lots of snacks! Bring yourself, bring your friends!
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(Gr. 9-12, with parent/guardian) Wednesday, March 29, 7:00- 8:30pm The SAT and the ACT are both popular tests to help students get into college. Students and parents are encouraged to attend this seminar which is designed to help determine which test is best for your own circumstances. Presented by C2 Education.
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DECORATING COMMITTEE VOLUNTEERS Tuesday, March 14, 7:00- 8:00pm Are you interested in helping with decorations for library events and programs? Come to a meeting and help out! (1 hour service credit per session)
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VACATION KIT VOLUNTEERSTuesday, March 21, 7:00- 8:00pm Create kits filled with activities and goodies for the library to distribute to kids during vacation breaks. (1 hour service credit)
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POM POM PENS VOLUNTEERS Thursday, March 30, 7:00- 8:00pm Use your creativity to make special decorative pens for our local Assisted Living residents. Presented by Kathy Giouvalakis. (1 hour service credit)
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Programs for Babies and Pre-Schoolers
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MARCH WINDS BLOWAges 2 1/2 -5, with caregiver Thursday, March 2, 4:00-4:45pm Hold on to your hat, the March winds are blowing! Create a variety of windy day crafts
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Pre-Kindergarten Children of All Ages Saturday, March 11, 10:30-11:15am If you have already started reading your 1000 Books Before Kindergarten, come and celebrate your success. Each child who attends will take home a new book to add to their book log. New enrollees are welcome to attend. Refreshments will be served.
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Ages 15 months - 4 years, with caregiver Tuesday, March 21, 6:30-7:15pm A musical program featuring lots of instruments to get you up movin’ and groovin’ with your toddler! (Please sign up for each session individually.)
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BABY STEPSAges Birth – 3 years, with caregiver Tuesday, March 28, 10:30-11:00am Listening to repetitive language helps your child build their growing vocabulary. Come and join Jeanne Hall in singing songs, reciting rhymes, performing finger plays and reading stories with your little one.
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Programs for Kindergarten - Grade 5
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DOG TALES – READ TO A DOG PROGRAM Grades K-5 Thursday, March 2, 5:00-6:00pm Come and meet our Therapy Dogs: Dice, Nugget, Daisy, Fineas, Muncha, and Bear! This is a program that allows children to read aloud to a trained therapy dog in order to improve reading and communication skills. Drop in anytime within the hour to participate.
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MAKE A CANDLE Grades K - 5 Friday, March 31, 6:30-7:30pm Making a Candle is fun & easy! Kids use their own creativity and judgement as they spoon in all different layers of colored and scented candle wax into a pre-wicked candle jar.
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BRIXOLOGY: CREATURESGrades 3 - 5 Monday, March 27, 6:30-7:30pm Discover nature’s engineering secrets as we investigate design from observing plants and animals. Build a walking insect machine then test different ways to help it climb up the steepest branch.
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